Havas CX Network

Client Director
June 2025 – Present

Based in the Canadian Village—home to Havas’ Martech Centre of Excellence—I work with clients in a borderless model that connects the Havas Global CX Network, specialized expertise, and health-focused agencies. While my core focus is in life sciences, I take an integration-first, cross-sector approach—aligning teams, partners, and stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions that support commercial goals and drive growth.

Key contributions:

• Partner with pharma and life sciences leaders on CX, content, data and digital transformation initiatives.
• Connect Agency teams to deliver scalable, cross-border solutions.
• Integrate agency and partner capabilities to accelerate client adoption of new platforms and processes.

Independent Growth Advisory (Ontario, Inc)

Growth Advisor 

Aug 2023 – Present

Advise PE & investment firms, consultancies, agencies, CX software providers, and design companies. For PE and consulting clients, serve as a Healthcare and Pharma Commercialization SME, supporting both early analysis and later-stage due diligence. Work spans direct and indirect strategies—developing market-entry roadmaps, optimizing partnerships, shaping positioning and value propositions, and building scalable sales frameworks that drive revenue and long-term growth.

Key contributions:

• Supported investment theses by evaluating pharma and healthcare commercialization pathways.
• Guided agencies and design firms in refining go-to-market strategies and partnership models.
• Counseled software and CX providers on positioning, alliances, and healthcare vertical expansion.

No Fixed Address Health (NFA Health Inc.)

Executive Vice President, Chief Growth Officer (Contract)
Sept 2023 – Aug 2024

Led initiatives to explore market expansion, revenue growth, and client acquisition. NFA Health is an independent healthcare agency working at the intersection of patients, providers, and consumers.

Key contributions:

• Supported AOR and  preferred-vendor pursuits across several speciality categories.
• Facilitated high-valueintroductions to pharma marketing, digital, and tech leaders.
• Raised agency visibility throughnew partnerships, industry associations, and ecosystem connections.
• Led pitch development, sharpened value proposition, and refined outbound strategies.
• Expanded CRM Company data for increased intelligence

Pulse Health

Strategic Advisor
Jan 2024 – Present

Provide ad-hoc counsel on agency partnerships, business development, and client engagement.

Key contributions:

• Advised executive leadership on agency positioning and partnership opportunities.
• Provided strategic input on client engagement and BD pipeline opportunities.

Klick Health

Senior Vice President, Growth Alliances & Partnerships
Oct 2009 – Sept 2023 (14 years)
Joined at 200 employees; exited at 1,800+. Built and led a high-impact partnerships function to drive agency growth, reputation, and reach.

Key contributions:

• Designed the partnership strategy across groups focused on consulting, martech, and data ecosystems.
• Negotiated partner agreements aligned to agency growth goals.
• Enabled co-marketing, co-pitching, and joint pursuits with ecosystem players.
• Provided strategic insights to enhance client positioning and agency services.
• Built and led a team driving alliance performance and growth KPIs.

Vice President, Business Development

• Secured AOR and digital mandates across major pharma clients.
• Developed and executed new business strategy across therapeutic categories.
• Partnered on proposal development, industry events, and integrated sales planning.

Sapient Corporation

Director, Business Development (US Midwest & Canada)
4 years

Key contributions:

• Led growth strategy across telecom, financial services, and retail.
• Closed strategic enterprise deals and managed complex RFP pursuits.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver winning proposals.

Publicis Canada

Vice President, Online Strategy
2 years

Key contributions:

• Directed digital innovation for auto, CPG, and telco clients.
• Expanded digital offerings and  built integrated campaign strategies.
• Grew revenue through digital-first mandates and partnerships.

Organic New York (Omnicom)

Director, Global Business Development
2 years

Key contributions:

• Led enterprise pursuits in publishing, telecom, and media.
• Integrated with Omnicom partner agencies for joint pitches.
• Expanded global pipeline through co-selling with DAS network agencies.

Bluespark, Toronto

Vice President, Sales & Marketing
8 years

Key contributions:

• Founding member and equity partner; grew agency through new client acquisition.
• Led sales, marketing, and delivery for media, telecom, and finance clients.
• Company was acquired by ONX, a publicly traded IT services company.

CG Management

Summer Intern, Research & Coordination
3 months

Key contributions:

• Supported Client Government RFP Responses
• Gathered and shared  policy  briefs and research.
• Assisted senior consultants with project coordination.

Retail Sales & Customer Experience

6 years total

• Micro-Boutique (Corporate Sales)
• Sporting Life (Sales Associate)
• Ports International (Menswear Sales Associate)
• Second Cup Coffee Co. (Assistant Manager)